UFO Watchers Gather in Dechmont Woods for a Close Encounter of the Meditative Kind
A group of alien enthusiasts in Scotland are preparing for an event they believe could invite extraterrestrial contact. The method is not science fiction or ancient ritual, but rather a structured process known as CE-5, or “Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind.” The upcoming gathering will take place in Dechmont Woods, a site already steeped in UFO lore, and aims to initiate communication with non-human intelligences through meditation, sound, and focused intention.
CE-5 protocols were popularized by Dr. Steven Greer, a former trauma physician turned ufologist. Unlike traditional UFO investigations, CE-5 advocates claim humans can intentionally summon contact with alien life through consciousness-based techniques. The belief is that extraterrestrials are aware of human thought and emotion and that by projecting peaceful intentions, we can establish communication or even draw them in for visual contact.
The event in Scotland is set to include group meditation, synchronized group thought, flashlight signaling, and audio tones known as “coherent thought sequencing.” Organizers say they are expecting clear skies, good energy, and open minds.
Dechmont Woods is no random choice. Located in West Lothian, the area is home to one of the United Kingdom’s most famous UFO encounters, the 1979 incident involving forestry worker Robert Taylor, who claimed to have been confronted by a metallic craft that left him dazed and injured. For decades, the area has attracted investigators, skeptics, and believers alike.
Participants in the CE-5 event say the goal is not to provoke or test extraterrestrials, but to foster a message of unity, peace, and curiosity. Many believe that establishing contact through peaceful means is a necessary step toward broader human and interstellar cooperation. Some even describe the experience as deeply spiritual, combining elements of paranormal study with mindfulness and cosmic awe.
Skeptics, however, are quick to point out the lack of verifiable evidence produced by such events. While many CE-5 gatherings report strange lights, inexplicable movements in the sky, or feelings of connection, critics argue that these experiences often lack corroborating data or objective observation. Despite this, the CE-5 community continues to grow, drawing in those who feel traditional science is ignoring or dismissing powerful and unexplained phenomena.
For those gathering in Dechmont Woods, the motivation runs deeper than chasing lights in the sky. It is about creating an atmosphere where contact is not feared, but invited. Whether or not anything appears in the sky that night, the event represents a growing shift in how some choose to engage with the unknown, not with fear or hostility, but with focus, intention, and an open heart aimed toward the stars.
Chris Allen is a historian, paranormal researcher, and seasoned ghost tour operator with a passion for uncovering the eerie truths hidden in the shadows of American history. As a contributing writer for The Paranormal Chronicle, Chris brings a unique voice steeped in Southern Gothic tradition: factual, philosophical, and just unsettling enough to make you check the corners of the room. With a background in immersive storytelling and investigative research, Chris explores hauntings, folklore, and true crime with equal parts curiosity and reverence, treating ghost stories not as spectacle, but as cultural echoes worth listening to.